OAVS Language (English) Mock Test - 9 - OTET MCQ

The given sentence is in Active voice. Use of 'being' is incorrect as no continuous action is described.

Insinuate means suggest or hint (something bad) in an indirect and unpleasant way
Some insinuate that he doesn't love India enough to defend it wholeheartedly
It's degrading for people like Romney to insinuate that they don't contribute

Note :- Rule to make active voice of Simple Past Tense
We can say that ,
The above given sentence is given in Passive Voice :-
Use structure “subject + auxiliary + past participle + by + object”
That watch was stolen by him.
Hence , required sentence is option A .

• Meaning of Stringent: Strict, precise, and exacting.
• Meaning of Dry: free from moisture or liquid; not wet or moist
• Meaning of Strained: showing signs of nervous tension or tiredness
• Meaning of Rigorous: extremely thorough and careful
• Meaning of Shrill: (of a voice or sound) high-pitched and piercing

The word Hasten (Verb) means : hurry; to say or do something without delay.
The word Dawdle (Verb) means : to take a long time to do something or go somewhere. 

Use structure “subject + auxiliary + not + present participle + to + object”
As per the given above sentence is given in Active Voice.
His whereabouts are not know to me.
Therefore , option A will be correct sentence .

Controversy means prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion

A potential development project in the city of is causing some controversy
When the president gets involved in a controversy, you know it's serious

Explanation : One word substitute is Omnivorous.

Omnipotent: (of a deity) having unlimited power.
Insolvent: unable to pay debts owed.
Omniscient: knowing everything.
Omnivorous: (of an animal or person) feeding on a variety of food of both plant and animal origin.

The correct transformation of the sentence from active to passive voice is:

"You should not offer meat to vegetarians."

The transformed sentence in passive voice is: "Vegetarians should not be offered meat."

Therefore, the correct answer is option C: "Vegetarians should not be offered meat."

The given sentence is in Passive voice.
This sentence emphasizes the surprising nature of a small mouse being able to assist a lion. Option D retains the meaning and structure of the original sentence while conveying the same idea that even a small mouse has the potential to aid a lion.

Let us first learn the meanings of the given words:

Troop (noun): a group of soldiers or scouts.

Troupe (noun): a group of performers.

Fleet (noun): a group of ships sailing together, engaged in the same activity, or under the same ownership.

After reading the meanings, we can conclude that only ‘troop’ is the perfect contextual fit.

Hence, the correct answer is option C.

• Meaning of Quarantine: To separate someone into isolation.
• Meaning of Rescue: save (someone) from a dangerous or difficult situation
• Meaning of Detention: the action of detaining someone or the state of being detained in official custody
• Meaning of Defence: the action of defending from or resisting an attack
• Meaning of Safety: the condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause danger, risk, or injury

Engender is to cause or create.

We can say that ,
The above given sentence is given in Passive Voice :- Use structure “auxiliary + past participle”
I cannot wear this shirt any longer.
Hence , option A will be correct answer .

The correct order will be:
I read an advertisement that said → posh, air-conditioned (P)→ fully furnished rooms (S)→ are available for (R)→ gentleman of taste.(Q)

As per the meanings given below, the correct idiom will be ‘playing devil’s advocate’.
Take a rain check: postpone a plan.
Rain on someone’s parade: to spoil a moment.
Play devil’s advocate: to argue, just for the sake of it.
Play by the ear: to improvise.
Correct Sentence:
He was not agreeing to back off, as if he was playing devil’s advocate.
Hence, the correct answer is option C. 

Hindrance : a thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction to something or someone.
Repression : the action of subduing someone or something by force.
Obstacle : a thing that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress.
Restriction : a limiting condition or measure, especially a legal one.
Restraint : a measure or condition that keeps someone or something under control.
 

Explanation:

- The past participle form of the verb "shake" is "shaken."
- This form is used to create perfect tenses, such as present perfect, past perfect, and future perfect.
- Here are some examples of how "shaken" can be used in sentences:
- He has shaken the bottle vigorously.
- The earthquake had shaken the building.
- By the time I arrive, the snow will have shaken off the trees.

Teresa is not a pleasant person. She is always in a bad mood.

• The sentence describes Teresa as an unpleasant person.
• To emphasize her unpleasantness, we need to choose the option that shows she is frequently in a bad mood.
• Option A "never" means she is not in a bad mood, which does not align with the description.
• Option B "seldom" means she is rarely in a bad mood, which also does not align with the description.
• Option C "always" means she is constantly in a bad mood, which emphasizes her unpleasantness and aligns with the description.
• Option D "none of the above" is not applicable since option C is the correct choice.

Correct Modal Verb:

• C: might

Explanation:

• The sentence talks about a possibility or uncertainty of the company going bankrupt.
• The modal verb "might" is used to express a possibility or uncertainty of something happening.
• Therefore, the correct sentence should be: "The company might go bankrupt if they don't find a lot of money quickly!"